New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
New Zealand‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Too long’: Liquor licence woes halt supermarket plan in NorthlandThe tenants of a proposed supermarket backed out after objections to the liquor licence.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s shocking’: Dust woes continue, residents call for stronger council actionResidents in the Far North are angered by dust issues despite dust suppression measures.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
Kahu'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia AirportKaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's futureKaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Kitchen aunties’ jobs at risk due to Govt cuts to school lunch programme, principal says114 of Northland's 152 schools are part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch in schools programme.24 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandMore moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclonesA top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.17 Oct 07:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at faultFar North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandTe reo Māori is everyday for Far North District CouncilNgā Puawai Ō Ngāpuhi rings out in celebration of Far North District Council voting to keep its Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward for the next local elections in 2025.Watch16 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ballKaty Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Removing Māori wards is a racist, targeted attack on tangata whenuaOPINION: My people are not disengaged from government, they are disenchanted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMoko Tepania is optimistic and realistic about Thursday's budgetThe Far North District mayor hopes road fixing is on the Budget list.26 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and PukenuiThe SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.05 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the piecesEven though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s movesLocal Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.05 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver continues, more than 10 days laterThe rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summerBurnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.01 Jan 04:00 PM
